Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #158
Word (Wort)

ihnen

Translation (Übersetzung) them
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈiːnən/
A1
Pronouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
grammar most-common plural dative pronoun personal third-person
Personal pronoun, dative case of 'sie' (they). Means 'them' or 'to them' as indirect object. Very common word in German.

ihnen - German Pronouns - ihnen Meaning - ihnen Translation - ihnen Pronouns Examples

ihnen is a German Pronouns

Learn ihnen meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. ihnen is classified as a Pronoun in German grammar.

ihnen Examples (Beispiele) in English

ihnen examples with English translations. See how to use ihnen in sentences. ihnen example sentences in English below.

Ich gebe ihnen das Buch.
I give them the book.
dative indirect object
Ich helfe ihnen.
I help them.
dative verb
Ich sage ihnen die Wahrheit.
I tell them the truth.
dative verb
Das gehört ihnen.
That belongs to them.
dative preposition
Ich zeige ihnen den Weg.
I show them the way.
dative indirect object
Sie danken ihnen.
They thank them.
dative verb
Ich folge ihnen.
I follow them.
dative verb
Mit ihnen ist es schön.
It's nice with them.
dative preposition
Ich höre ihnen zu.
I listen to them.
dative verb
Ich vertraue ihnen.
I trust them.
dative verb

ihnen Word Family - ihnen Related Words - ihnen Family Members

ihnen Word Family (Wortfamilie)

ihnen word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn ihnen family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore ihnen related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Accusative Form (Akkusativ Form)
sie
Meaning: them
Usage: direct object
Example: Ich sehe sie.
Pronoun
Genitive Form (Genitiv Form)
ihrer
Meaning: of them, theirs
Usage: genitive case
Example: Das Auto ihrer
Pronoun
First Person Plural Dative (Erste Person Plural Dativ)
uns
Meaning: us
Usage: first person plural dative
Example: Sie geben uns.
Pronoun
Second Person Plural Dative (Zweite Person Plural Dativ)
euch
Meaning: you (plural)
Usage: second person plural dative
Example: Wir geben euch.
Pronoun
Third Person Singular Masculine Dative (Dritte Person Singular Männlich Dativ)
ihm
Meaning: him, to him
Usage: third person singular masculine dative
Example: Ich gebe ihm.
Pronoun
Third Person Singular Feminine Dative (Dritte Person Singular Feminin Dativ)
ihr
Meaning: her, to her
Usage: third person singular feminine dative
Example: Ich gebe ihr.
Pronoun

ihnen Usage - ihnen Collocations - ihnen Idioms - ihnen Synonyms - ihnen Antonyms

ihnen Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use ihnen in context. Discover ihnen collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master ihnen usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

ihnen Collocations (Kollokationen)

ihnen collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn ihnen word combinations and how to use ihnen with other words naturally.

ihnen geben
to give to them
High frequency
ihnen helfen
to help them
High frequency
ihnen sagen
to tell them
High frequency
ihnen zeigen
to show them
High frequency
ihnen erklären
to explain to them
High frequency
ihnen antworten
to answer them
High frequency
ihnen folgen
to follow them
High frequency
ihnen danken
to thank them
High frequency
mit ihnen
with them
High frequency
zu ihnen
to them
High frequency

ihnen Idioms (Redewendungen)

ihnen idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing ihnen with meanings and explanations. Master ihnen expressions used in everyday German.

ihnen helfen
to help them
Common phrase expressing assistance to a group
ihnen gehören
to belong to them
Expressing group possession or ownership
mit ihnen
with them
Expressing accompaniment with a group
zu ihnen
to them
Expressing direction or relationship to a group
von ihnen
from them, of them
Expressing origin or source from a group
ihnen danken
to thank them
Expressing gratitude to a group
ihnen zuhören
to listen to them
Expressing attention or listening to a group
ihnen vertrauen
to trust them
Expressing trust in a group

ihnen Synonyms (Synonyme)

ihnen synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for ihnen and expand your German vocabulary. Learn ihnen similar words and their usage.

sie
Meaning: they
High similarity
sie
Meaning: them
High similarity
ihrer
Meaning: of them, theirs
High similarity
uns
Meaning: us
Low similarity
euch
Meaning: you (plural)
Low similarity

ihnen Antonyms (Antonyme)

ihnen antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to ihnen. Discover ihnen opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

uns
Meaning: us
euch
Meaning: you (plural)
Ihnen
Meaning: you (formal)
mir
Meaning: me, to me
dir
Meaning: you, to you

ihnen Semantically Related Words - ihnen Contextually Related Words - ihnen Thematically Related Words

ihnen Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

ihnen semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to ihnen. Explore ihnen related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn ihnen contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

sie ihrer uns euch Ihnen ihm ihr mir dir Pronomen

Practice this word and related vocabulary

Short multiple-choice practice based on this page: root word, family words, conjugations, idioms, synonyms, collocations, and antonyms. No login required – your results are kept only in this session.

Download GermanPilot App

Learn German on the go! Download our mobile app for Android and iOS. Practice vocabulary, grammar, and speaking skills anywhere, anytime.

Get it on Google Play Download on the App Store

Android

iOS